Architecture of the east Kent coast

Saturday, 19 July 2008

• Cost £7 + train fare
• 6 CES Units
• Meet at Victoria Station 10:45 for the 11:03 train. Buy round trip tickets to Ramsgate (with “Group Save”, 4 travel for the price of 2).

900 years of seaside architecture, swimming, sketching, fish and chips and beer—fun for the whole family. This tour essentially uses the Viking Coastal Trail, a car-free bike route that follows the coast. As in the past the tour will be lead by Benedict O'Looney, M. Arch, RIBA.

Start at Whitstable Railway station, look at the harbour, then follow the coast to Herne Bay for an exploration along the seafront. On to the ruined Saxon/Norman church at Reculver. Then follow the coast to Birchington—detour a few blocks inland to see the early Arts and Crafts bungalows, then on to look at the architecture of Margate. Finally, a push around North Foreland to the pretty bay at Broadstairs, and finish at nearby Ramsgate Harbour. Railway stations dot the journey, allowing riders to depart early, should the need arise.

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AIA Danish Modern: Then And Now

31 August-4 September 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark

Presented by the American Institute of Architects Committee on Design

Join your architectural colleagues and learn about the influence and impact of Danish design from the mid-20th century to the dramatic architecture of today. Seminar topics will include globalization, sustainability, preservation of Modernism, urban new town growth, and new materials.

AIA Schools in a Flat World Conference

10-13 September 2008, Helsinki, Finland

Presented by the American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education

Join architects, administrators, and school building professionals for a unique conference exploring education al design solutions who will share their unique challenges and design solutions ranging from a small Arctic high school to a 100,000-student university in India.

AIA Masters of Light Study Tour in Rome

10-18 October 2008, Rome, Italy

Presented by the AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion Art and Architecture

Join the American Institute of Architects for a study tour of the world’s most significant religious capital. Attendees will experience first hand the masterworks of Bernini and Borromini, as well as those of such contemporary masters as Renzo Piano and Richard Meier.

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1 July 2008

Announcement and ticket form

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The AIA/UK is proud to announce the Founding Lecture Series at the Architectural Association Spring 2008.

• Monday 28 April 2008, Michael Gabellini, Gabellini Sheppard Associates, NYC
• Tuesday 6 May 2008, Eva Jiricna, Eva Jiricna Architects, London

Both Lectures to be held at the Architectural Assocation Lection Hall, located at 36 Bedford Square, WC1B 3ES at 6:30pm.

• 2 HSW CES credits each
• RSVP to efitzpatrick AT kpf DOT com to ensure entry
• Print postcard

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A newer, faster, flyer for the 20 October 2007 AIA/UK Student Design Charrette.

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Unilever's Headquarters and Grade II listed building has been given a new lease on life. KPF have transformed the building into a vital and modern workspace while restoring the historic fabric achieving an excellent BREEAM rating. Please join us for a private lecture and building tour by the Design Architect. PDF flyer.

Admission Free in Celebration of the AIA’s 150th celebration.
2 HSW CES credits
Wednesday, 5 September at 6:30
100 Victoria Embankments, EC 4, Blackfriars Bridge

RSVP to the Chapter Executive, executive@aiauk.org.

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A private tour (2 HSW CES credits) with the church architect of St Pancras parish church (a Grade 1 Listed Building) on 19 July 2007 is free to AIA/UK members. Details •

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Antoine Predock FAIA presented the AIA/UK 2007 Keynote Lecture at the RIBA Jarvis Hall on 15 May. This was held in conjunction with the United Visions exhibition, and RIBA President Jack Pringle and AIA National Secretary David Proffitt, AIA gave introductory remarks. Antoine Predock titled his lecture ‘West East’ giving a clue to his desert beginnings and current projects in the Far East.

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Predock began his academic career studying engineering and it was through a fortuitous encounter with architect Don Schlegel that Predock focused his attentions on architecture. Early projects in New Mexico led to more significant projects such as the Arizona Science Center. A sense of earth, place, and light were consistent themes of these projects.

Predock’s design process includes the use of large collages and clay models. The use of sculptural modelling is evidenced in projects such as the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts that has a commanding presence in its mountainous setting.

The AIA Gold Medallist in his later projects showed a keen appreciation for the importance of the architectural procession through and around a building. The Canadian Museum of Human Rights currently in design showed a mastery of integration between massing, place, and promenade through an uplifting series of spaces.

The National Palace Museum in Taiwan, also in design, is a phenomenal project that creates a ‘Jade Mountain’ of marble and glass to house significant cultural artefacts.

Predock showed numerous other projects during the course of his lecture, and concluded with a lively question and answer session. For those that missed the lecture, download this audiovisual recording (27.4 MB .wmv) from the AIA/UK website.

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September 27-29, 2007
RIBA Headquarters
London, United Kingdom

Learn from leaders in the industry through educational sessions and project tours about design excellence through design-build in the international marketplace. Early registration ends 6 July 2007; both RIBA and AIA members receive the same reduced registration rate.

Proposed topics:

• International design-build competitions
• Public-private partnerships and international design-build project delivery methods
• The architect's changing role in the industry

Invited speakers:

• Zaha Hadid, Hon. FAIA, 2004 Pritzker Prize laureate
• Harold Adams, FAIA, RIBA, RTKL Associates and 2007 Advisory Group chair, AIA International Committee
• Patrick Macleamy, FAIA, Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum
• RK Stewart, FAIA, AIA president
• Sunand Prasad, RIBA, RIBA president
• Rebekah Gladson, AIA, DBIA president

Details:

• Conference Postcard
• Program Information
• Register online or download a registration form.

Venue:	RIBA Headquarters
Organized by:	AIA/UK
	AIA International Committee
	AIA Design-Build Knowledge Community

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AIAUK is pleased to announce the details of their annual summer gala, Summer Soirée 2007, Tuesday 10 July at the V&A Museum. See the announcement and registration form (jpg).

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